How far is Jamestown, ND from Thompson, ND?
The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Thompson, ND is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Thompson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Thompson.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
1.4 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Take the ramp straight
2571 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynchburg
1330 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto 153rd Avenue Southeast
2.1 mi · 5 min · 153rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 35th Street Southeast
2 mi · 2 min · 35th Street Southeast
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Continue on 5th Street North
603 ft · 22 sec · 5th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 18
13.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 18
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Main Street
1461 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 18
11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 200 Alternate
8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Grand Forks
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 15 West, CR 81A East: Thompson
1378 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 15
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Continue on Broadway Street
2600 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Thompson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Business Loop East
Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Jamestown and Slight Chance Light Rain near Thompson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Thompson?
The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Jamestown and 73.1 miles from Thompson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Jamestown and Slight Chance Light Rain near Thompson.
Stop Ideas Near Casselton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casselton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Thompson. Straight-line distance: 95.69 mi (154 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,930 |
| Coordinates | 46.9105400, -98.7084400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompson
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,027 |
| Coordinates | 47.7735900, -97.1098000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson (-97.1098, 47.77359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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